Supply & Demand Chain Executive

The Modern Lean Mandate

Instead of addressing issues piecemeal to achieve an aggregated result, modern lean strategy requires working backward from the desired outcome to create optimal conditions necessary to achieve it.

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AI-Powered Assistant to Simplify Global Trade for SMEs

The solution aims to democratize access to global trade expertise, enabling businesses of all sizes to compete effectively in international markets.

Beebolt Ai

Training/Onboarding

Robotics Skills Training App

Designed for anyone at any level of expertise, the app can be tailored to deliver personalized learning experiences, aided by features such as videos, feeds and a community function.

Abb Robo Masters App

Sourcing Solutions

SMEs to Make Major Changes to Sourcing Strategies: Study

Just over one-third of U.S. SMEs say that sourcing products at more cost-effective prices (36%) is a top priority in 2025, followed by finding trusted suppliers (35%).

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Procurement Software

Low-Code API Management Framework

Aras InnovatorEdge is a low-code API management framework that simplifies API creation and integration, reducing the need for coding and development expertise.

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Descartes Acquires 3GTMS, Strengthens Transportation Management Capabilities

Descartes Systems Group

Shippers, third-party logistics providers and freight brokers leverage 3G’s platform to optimize domestic over-the-road shipments with tools for planning, rating, consolidation, and routing that cover the entire shipment lifecycle.

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Supply Chain Visibility

How Advanced Technologies Enhance Supply Chain Visibility

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC)

The journey ahead requires commitment, innovation, and a willingness to embrace change by leveraging technologies like GenAI, IoT, cloud computing and more.

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Rail & Intermodal

Trucking Capacity-to-Demand Ratio Could Increase Rates for Dray, Rail Capacity

There are signs that the trucking capacity-to-demand ratio may soon start pushing rates up for dray and rail capacity. In addition, equipment availability for exports is still an issue affecting individual ocean carrier lines throughout North America.

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Material Handling Equipment

Pros to Know: Raymond Corp’s Damon Hosmer Talks Advancing Sustainability Initiatives in Material Handling

The Raymond Corporation

Supply & Demand Chain Executive talked exclusively with Hosmer optimizing lithium-ion batteries, the benefits of full-scale battery energy storage systems and advancing sustainability initiatives in the material handling industry.

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Zone-Skipping Solutions for Apparel Retailers to Streamline Store Replenishments

This zone-skipping solution bypasses sortation centers and directly routes shipments to stores.

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Software Solutions

Agentic AI Assistant Enables Instant Insight into Supply Chain Data

Agentic AI assistant, Sophia, is an intelligent supply chain companion fully integrated into Surgere’s Interius platform that delivers real-time analysis and action based on their unique supply chain data.

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Claims Report to Simplify Rules of Origin Under USMCA

This tailored report significantly streamlines the process of demonstrating compliance and mitigating regulatory risk with regards to rules of origin under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

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